The Docsconz 2013 Wish List

I have had the great fortune of eating at many wonderful restaurants, but there are many, many more that I haven’t eaten at, that I would very much like to. There are restaurants in the far corners of the world like Japan and Australia that I simply don’t bother to put on this list, because, for the moment, I have little hope of getting there. That is true for some of the European and South American restaurants too, but these remain more likely, if for no other reason than they typically require less of a time commitment (and money) for me to get to. Unfortunately, despite a wonderful year of dining, I didn’t get to knock any restaurants off of my 2012 Wish List, which means that there are a number of repeats here, though some of the rankings have changed and some have been supplanted by others representing more current desires.

Pakta – Barcelona – Every thing I have had that was done by the Adria’s has been the best. This Peruvian/Japanese restaurant slated to open in January should be too. So should their as yet not officially named, upcoming Mexican themed restaurant.

Boragó – Santiago, Chile – It’s time. Rodolfo Guzmán inspired me at StarChefs ICC in 2011 and then again this past summer at Mesamerica in Mexico City. His food looks and sounds so unique and delicious, I am dying to try it at its source.

Saison – San Francisco. So many people who’s palates I trust consider this to be the best restaurant in the US right now. Unfortunately, I will have missed the original location.